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JUNE
2009
Volume 47 No 6
Magazine of Giffnock South Parish Church
Croick or Croik Church is situated at the end of the
single-track road that leads west along Strathcarron
16km from Bonar Bridge, Ross-shire. The church
has become a monument to the injustices of the
Highland Clearances. In 1845, 88 people from 18
families from Glencalvie were evicted from the land
occupied by their families for generations. 12 fami-
lies who were unable to find any alternative accom-
modation sheltered in Croik churchyard. Having
been denied access to the interior, they constructed a
rough shelter formed of tarpaulins supported by
poles, the sides made with horse-cloths, blankets and
rugs. Messages were scratched on the windows of
the church that are still legible. One reads: " Glen-
calvie people the wicked generation" - they believed
that their plight was God's punishment for their sins
rather than blame their chiefs or the Church. Their
story was publicised by The Times newspaper.
Within a week of the report, the Churchyard was
empty and the people had gone, their destination
unknown.
Croick Church
SEE PAGE THREE
ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE VACANCY
ANSWERED — IN THIS MONTH’S INSERT
THIS
MONTH’S
FEATURED
CHURCH
Ed
GIFFNOCK’S GOT TkLENT!Huge talent was evident at the Art Club’s annual display - see report on page 4 and
pix on egap.
Thanks to the ‘Prof in the
North’ for this article.
I can only draw
my breath!
REMINDER
Have you handed in your Retirement Gift Envelope?
It seems no time at all since I started out on this mad project and
here I am at the end of the year’s issues with a break till September.
Boris and I have enjoyed the experience and it’s been a lot of fun for
both of us though not without its ‘hairy’ moments and quite a few
mistakes which hopefully went unnoticed. These, of course get
blamed on Boris—that’s his function! It’s not a one man band by any means and I take this opportunity of
thanking all who are responsible for ensuring you get your ‘Sentinel’ in good order and in time. The trusty proof
reader, Bill Steven, whose eagle eye spots all the solecisms, Jackie in the office with ink up to her elbows, the collating team
who fold and staple, Alan Gray’s distribution crew and finally the deliverers. I am also most grateful for all the contributions,
the regular articles and the ‘specials’ and, of course, the photographs which are always most welcome. So it’s a
big ‘thanks’ to you all and a reminder that August 23rd is not far away and that is the last day
for contributions for the September edition!
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Ta, folks
REMINDER
Have you handed in your Retire-ment Gift Envelope?
The
Minister’s
Letter
My Dear Friends
It is great what you pick up at the Gen-
eral Assembly. I came home with a
cold! The last time I attended the As-
sembly in 2003, I returned home with
much worse and was absent from Giff-
nock South for six months. That is why
I didn’t take up my place at the 2007
Assembly, fearing I might have a repeat
of 2003. To be fair, I can hardly blame
my fellow commissioners and I cannot
be certain where the bugs came from.
The Assembly itself was not sure about
some things and there were long and
detailed discussions on a number of
issues, the most public of which were
the debate on the Aberdeen Case and
the overture from the Presbytery of
Lochcarron and Skye in relation to ho-
mosexuality.
The headlines I read in the newspapers
and the news reports on TV hardly did
justice to these difficult decisions the
Assembly had to take and certainly con-
veyed little of the high standard of de-
bate and the great dignity with which
these issues were dealt with.
Those who brought the Aberdeen Case
felt the Presbytery of Aberdeen had
acted wrongly in sustaining the call to a
minister who is separated from his wife
and openly living in the manse with a
gay partner. The complainants felt that
the Presbytery should have referred the
matter to the Assembly before making a
decision since the church has not yet
come to a settled mind on the ordination
and induction of gay clergy living in
active relationships. I voted with the
complainants but the vote went in favour
of the Presbytery by a small majority.
Because the Assembly agreed to set up a
special commission to examine the
whole matter and report to the 2011 As-
sembly, the Presbytery of Lochcarron
and Skye agreed to withdraw their over-
ture and in the meantime, Presbyteries
are instructed not to ordain or induct any
minister whose appointment would pre-
empt the outcome of the Commission’s
work. The Commission will consult with
Presbyteries and Kirk Sessions.
There are strongly held views on both
sides of this argument and the church
must find a way forward that will do
justice to everyone. Above all, we must
try to discern the mind of Christ in these
matters, for it is not our business to con-
form our life to the life of the world
around us but to call the world to be
transformed by the power of the Gospel
so that we all live in the likeness of the
Saviour.
That is why it is so wrong to ask what
would happen to Marks and Spencer if
they refused to employ active homo-
sexuals. Are those who put forward such
a case seriously suggesting that the
church should shape its life according to
retail practice?
Whatever your view, please pray that
the church will come to a right mind in
accordance with God’s will for his chil-
dren.
Your friend and Minister
Eddie
THOUGHT for the MONTH Every truth passes through three stages before it is recognised - in the first it is ridiculed, in the second, op-posed - in the third it is recognised as self evident. (Artur Schopenhauer 1788-1860)
FAREWELL SOCIAL When? Friday 23
rd October at
7.30pm. Where? In the church. What? A light evening of music, speeches and presentations to the Simpsons.
EDDIE’S LAST SERVICE
When? Sunday 25th October 11am.
Followed by? Family two-course lunch in the Carmichael Hall. Cost? £20 per person. Tickets will be on sale in the church lounge after the service on Sunday 30th August and each Sunday in September only. Numbers are limited by the capac-ity of Carmichael Hall and it’s on a first come first served basis. Don’t miss out on this unique occasion to say ‘goodbye’ to Eddie and Betty.
WILL YOU BE THERE?
A PLEA! Photographs showing Eddie and/or the family are still wanted for a display at the Family Lunch & Social. Please search your drawers NOW. Any condition accept-able. Put your name and ad-dress on the reverse and they will be returned after copying. Hand to Tony Ireland or leave at the office.
ACT NOW PLEASE
Page 3 NEWSNEWSNEWNEWS-
All the stalls did a brisk trade on Sat-urday 21st April which once again basked in Spring sunshine to tempt out the punters, ensuring this annual event was once again a resounding success with over £2000 raised to refurnish the dining room with the lat-est in care home chairs. Thanks from the ‘Friends of East-woodhill’ go to all who contributed in any way on this occasion.
BRAINBOX
What word has the letters
‘GHTSH’ in the middle?
Our dear Friends
at Giffnock,
Our Spring Fayre in April though a little down financially was
still a great success. We raised about £1,079, still a great
amount. But I have to say to you how thrilled we were that so
many of you came down to Pollokshaws to support us. I think
about 15 members of Giffnock South enjoyed a bowl of soup
for lunch – and we enjoyed taking your money – and of course
enjoyed your company and your great support. Thank you so
much.
I don’t know if I mentioned before that we were told some time ago that we had
to have a Development Worker to help develop contact between the Church and
the Community and help all those who work in the parish to meet the needs of
the very diverse people who live in Pollokshaws. Well……… after a great deal
of effort filling out application forms and being turned down so often that we
were nearly throwing in the towel, we received a Grant of £40,000 over three
years from the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation. I was so shocked that we got the
money I kept dialling the wrong number to tell the Transformation Team the
good news. Now of course the hard work starts in not only finding the right per-
son but also making sure he or she actually gets on with the work we intend.
Also through the Transformation Team I signed up for one-to-one coaching ses-
sions. We explored leadership, polarity and conflict management. It culminated
in a lovely day and night away at the Bield Centre in Perthshire, which boasts a
swimming pool and lovely country walks. The coaching did not run to swim-
ming lessons and I still swim like a brick but it was very relaxing – and informa-
tive.
The Transformation Team also helped us in our Community Consultation that
took place in April. A free lunch was provided and quite a number of people
came along from the community, people we hadn’t seen before. There is no such
thing as a free lunch and so they had to fill out questionnaires before we let them
even taste the soup and it will take some time to sort through all the answers. I’ll
let you know when we know the outcome.
Yours in Christ— Margaret Whyte
House to house collections this year raised
£1008.50 and David Ingles thanks all whose
efforts pounding the streets rattling their cans
(so to speak) made this result possible.
NEWS FROM EASTWOODHILL
Coffee Morning Breaks
the 2K Barrier!
‘SENTINEL’ GAGGED! Here at the ‘Sentinel’ office your editor was pleased at the outcome of the Assembly vote, the result of which allows the Rev Scott Rennie to take up his post as minister at Queen’s Cross Church in Aberdeen. We think that it is important that a congregation can obtain a minister of their choice and see this decision as a vote for Christian charity, for freedom and for the re-spect of liberal values. But then came the ruling on Mon-day that the Church of Scotland has banned the ordination of gay clergy for the next two years and is appointing a working group to look into the whole matter. It is just so "assembly" that the whole question is to be referred to a commission who are to report in two years. The only good thing to come out of this is that it has avoided what could have been a very damaging debate. But for ever? Not only that but we’re all banned from talking about it! Shh. Don’t respond to this article.
Rev Scott Rennie
CHURCH
CHARITY
The new Church Charity is the Park-inson’s Disease Society Scotland and takes effect immediately.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." Yogi Berra
East Renfrewshire Conser-vative Association recently held a 30
th Anniversary Din-
ner organised by Jackson Carlaw MSP at the Thistle Hotel in Glasgow to cele-brate Margaret Thatcher’s ascent to power in 1979. Jim Shaw, one of our eld-ers, who is Chairman of the East Renfrewshire Conservative As-sociation and his wife May acted as co-hosts for the occasion and are seen with Mrs Thatcher who mingled with over four hundred guests and spoke to as many as she could throughout a splendid evening. Jim celebrates an important anniversary of his own next month when, on 13
th
June, he becomes 80 years of age. He commented, "I guess you can now describe me as an elderly elder!"
SEE PHOTOGRAPH ON EGAP
NEWS from POLLOKSHAWS
Jim Shaw
PUN-ISHING ENGLISH When the Circus came to town a man was ar-rested wandering around the big top. Why? He was loitering with in tent!
WEBSITE NOW OPEN You can log on to Giffnock South’s new website which is at www.giffnocksouth.co.uk and is full of useful information. As an added bonus there are links to ALL the ‘Sentinels’ back to January 2008. What a feast for your eyes!
Lodging House Mission's Annual Cycle Event will be held
on Saturday 20th June. This is a fun event, suitable for all
ages and abilities, following the familiar route, mainly cycle
paths and the Forth and Clyde Canal towpath to Clydebank
and finishing at Kelvingrove Park. There are some entry
and sponsorship forms in the leaflet rack in the rear of the
Church hallway or telephone Mark at 552 0285. As LHM's
major fund raising event the contribution from participants
and their sponsors is greatly appreciated. A Centenary Ser-
vice of Thanksgiving for the past 100 years of the Mission's
work will be held on Wednesday June 10th at the Mission.
All interested are invited to attend; a buffet supper will fol-
low.
Duty Rota visits - as a reminder to those on duty the list
for the next four months is:
7th June: Mr. A. Black, Miss H. Shanks, Mrs. N. Aitken
and Mrs. I. Steele.
5th July: Mr. A. Gray, Mrs. C. Gray, Mrs. A. McDougall
and Mrs. M. Robertson.
2nd August: Mr. G. Whyte, Mrs. N. Wilson, Mrs. A.
Campbell and Mrs. J. McFarlane
6th September: Mr. C. Devon, Mrs. M. Hughes, Ms N.
Hughes and Mrs. J. Mercer.
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Giffnock South Art Club held their display and sale of paintings
on Saturday, 16th May in the Winton Hall. Contributions from
Artists' sales and donations received resulted in the club giving
cheques for £240 to both Friends of the Samaritans and the Dia-
betic Research Charity. The Club also was instrumental in
painting over the winter some 35 postcard size works towards the
junior diabetic association's "Wee Art Show", a sale which raised
some £32,000 for the charity. (On EGAP is a picture taken on
16th May of George Poston, Tutor, with Kay McMillan, repre-
senting Friends of the Samaritans. Hamish Taylor demitted office
as chairman at the AGM on 18th May. Jim N. Scott is now chair-
man. The Club meets every Monday except for public holi-
days from 2 - 4 p.m. in the Winton Hall until May and will re-
sume on Monday, 7th September, 2009. There are a few places
for anyone interested in joining: enthusiasm and a desire to im-
prove skills, even from beginners is all that is needed.
GIFFNOCK SOUTH GIFFNOCK SOUTH GIFFNOCK SOUTH GIFFNOCK SOUTH
ART CLUBART CLUBART CLUBART CLUB
EASTWOOD COURT EASTWOOD COURT EASTWOOD COURT EASTWOOD COURT Our worship this session
as always has been varied and well received by the good folk of Eastwood Court. At the funeral of a regular worship-per the minister said, "When Jack could no longer come to church, Giffnock South Church came to him." That says it all.
The Outreach Group is very fortunate to have so many choir members coming to lead the singing and also to per-form solos, duets, trios and even quartets! Sheena Ireland, a brilliant pianist, ably accompanies the praise and pro-vides suitable opening and closing music while George Gray is an excellent stand-in when Sheena is away. An-other highlight is Linda Jenkins who provides appropriate readings both serious and humorous while Marie Galbraith and Jim Scott read the scripture lessons with clarity.
The services start again with the Harvest Festival on Tues-day 15
th September when members of the congregation
are again most welcome and the regulars give much ap-preciated support. PC
SEE PHOTOS ON EGAP
The Guild china for the "favoured few?" Who’s kid-ding! The picture in the May ‘Sentinel’ showed the china
made ready for around 200 people at the ‘Sound International’ concert in March. It is also there for the many charitable groups who use our halls for fund-raising events. Over 100 enjoy the hallowed cups at our Guest Nights and coffee mornings/
afternoons. Like the church itself, it is there for all - though we may draw the line if Boris wants it for his morning milk.
LADIES’ GOLF OUTING-The entry sheet for the Ladies’ Golf Outing on Thursday 27
th August at
2pm at Cathcart Castle Golf Club is posted on the notice board at the Win-ton Hall. All lady golfers regardless of handicap are very welcome. Play is in threes, using Stableford scoring over 14/15 holes with a 10 hole option and separate prize. This is a happy sociable event with relaxed golf, a good meal, lots of prizes and lots of chat. If you’ve played with us before you’ll know it’s fun and if you haven’t join us now.
Oops! We’ve ruffled a feather or two with our suggestion last month that the Guild china was sacro-sanct and available to only those and such as those. But we certainly don’t see it often and never at the Sunday morning cafe de-spite this riposte from the Guild.
Milk out of
the Guild
china?
Wowee! I’d
lap that up!
What are my
chances?
Zilch, I
reckon.
The Guild
"Nobody goes there any more - it’s too crowded." Yogi Berra
Sounds International
‘THE’ CHINA
NOT AV
AILABL
E ON e
bay
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You don’t hear very much about the activities of the Fabric
Committee, except at the Stated Annual Meeting when the total
of the money we have spent comes to light!
We meet every Wednesday morning (yes, every Wednesday)
with the Church Officer and check on any problems which have
come to light during the week, or which we consider need to be
done to keep Giffnock South in the condition which you all
expect. Included in our regular efforts are managing the win-
dow cleaning, the clearing of the flat roof gutters and the gar-
dening in the church and manse grounds. There are always
some trivial things to do and we operate on the basis if you do
it now it won’t become a major problem. Unfortunately in a
building as big as our church there are always some major
items in hand and these are also progressed at this weekly
meeting.
One of the major items of which you may be aware is the re-
placement of the four boilers in the basement with two new
more efficient units. This may seem to have been going on for
ages (it has!) but at last we have a fully operational and up-
graded heating system. Because of the major changes in the
characteristics of the new boilers we are still testing to find the
most economical settings for the thermostats and the time
clocks, but we are getting there and beginning to see a saving in
gas. The church has been very warm recently but this is due to
the spring-like weather we have enjoyed and the boilers have to
be reset to allow for this. We think that we now know what the
settings should be in warm or cold weather. So much for an
automatic system! Please bear with us!!
Recently water damage was found in the Maverton Room
above the window. This has been repaired and at the same time
we had a general ‘making good’ of the outside masonry of the
buildings.
The MacDonald vestibule is in the process of being repainted
as there was a considerable flaking off of the paintwork to the
walls. Incidentally, the difference in temperature in the church
when we did not use the McDonald door, amounted to 6 de-
grees C and was really worth while. Next winter, who knows!
We have another major problem developing in the Eglinton
Hall: water penetration through the roof due to porous valley
gutters causing wet rot. The extent of this is not yet known, but
it is expected to be a fairly big job. This is due to the age of the
building, not lack of maintenance.
Apart from these church matters we also have the manse to
look after, having put in a new shower cubicle recently and the
subsequent redecoration. We await with interest the situation
regarding the possible sale of the manse and acquisition of an-
other more modern building. I very much doubt if the Fabric
Committee will escape the problems!
The Fabric Committee.
GREAT THINGS ABOUT GETTING OLDER 1You’re less and less likely to be subjected to a strip search. 2. Most of life’s major disappointments are now behind you. 3. Your children are starting to like you again. 4. You are of steadily increasing interest to medical research. 5. Many of your current ailments were incurable when you were young.
"If you come to a fork in the road - take it.“ Yogi Berra
MAESTRO BOWS OUT - ROBERT MACDONALD
RETIRES
I first knew Robert as a member of Broom Church when I was organist there
back in the early ‘60's. Around 12 years ago Robert joined the choir here in Giffnock South and has been so much more than just a choir member.
Robert deputised at the organ and conducted choir practices on a number of occasions and I was par-ticularly indebted to him when he did this for a period of five weeks while I was recovering from a knee joint replacement operation six years ago. A pianist of ex-ceptional talent, Robert was a great help at carol con-certs and many other occasions and over the last three years has served as President of the Choir. Robert is retiring from the choir at the end of this sea-son and will be greatly missed for both his musical talent and his great sense of humour. In thanking him for all he has done for us in Giffnock South we wish him good health and happiness in future years. D McL
Next fund-raising event will be a FASHION SHOW by ’GLORIA’ in Giffnock South on August 27th. Num-bers are limited due to fire regula-tions so make sure you get your ticket. £3 from Ann or Alistair Park or from Eastwoodhill.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
NEWS FROM EASTWOODHILL
JUNE DATES AT A GLANCE
Wed 3rd 7.30pm: Joint Meeting of Kirk Worship Groups Sat 6th 9.45am: Ardrossan Ferry for trip to Arran. Wed 10th 7.30pm: Congregational Board. Sat 20th: Pedal for Charity Cycle Run. Sun 21st: Afternoon service led by Mr Simpson at Eastwoodhill.
What does the Fabric Committee Do?
The Guild has a
great syllabus
planned for the
2009/10 session—everybody in-
vited to join in.
Full details in September
The Guild
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Conflict Christians The experience of Christians facing persecution in Pakistan and Iraq.
Giving the Poor a Voice
This month’s profile subject is Paul Chapman, veteran of the US Civil Rights
movement and driving force behind Glasgow’s Poverty Truth Commission.
General Assembly 2009
Further reports to the General Assembly.
A Highland Welcome
High-profile US evangelist Luis Palau is visiting the Highlands this month dur-
ing the region’s most significant outreach programme since the Lewis Revival.
Beyond the Walls
As he steps down as Church Without Walls Convener, The Rev Albert Bogle
looks back on what has been achieved and his plans for the future.
Soft Cushion in a Hard Seat
Padre Rory MacLeod discusses the nature of Army Chaplaincy with Jackie
Macadam.
An Optimistic Reminder
John R Hume examines the phenomenon of the ‘New Town’ church on a visit
to St Columba’s in Glenrothes, Fife.
A Radio Ministry
A project by an Aberdeen church which works across the airwaves.
Come All Ye Doubters
The Very Rev Dr James Simpson looks at the place of doubt in religious ex-
perience.
Plus – Presbytery of Duns, all the regular columnists, news, letters, reviews
and crosswords – all for just £1.60.
GOT YOUR COPY YET? IF NOT PHONE
ALAN GRAY ON
639 1401
JUNE ISSUE OUT NOW
Handel Remembered If people, whether in churches
or beyond, are asked to name a composer of sacred music
the chances are they would say ‘Handel’ and, in the same
breath, name ‘Messiah’ as his best known work.
This year is the 250th anniversary of his death and through-
out the country his works are being played as we remember
with pride that while born in Germany, much of his com-
posing was done after he moved to live and work in this
country where later, in 1723, he became a British citizen.
Handel was a prolific writer of operas – over 40 of them.
He wrote many harpsichord suites and introduced the organ
concerto. Although the ‘Messiah’ remains the most often
performed, he wrote many other oratorios mostly based on
characters of the Old Testament. In 1842, the ‘Messiah’
was first performed in a charity concert in Dublin. Although
today we tend to think of this work being sung by choirs of
many voices, in his lifetime Handel performed it with a
small choir of 16 – 24 (they must all have been very
good!!).
Between September and the end of the year look out for
Handel’s music sung by the choir or played on the organ in
Giffnock South.
FROM THE FROM THE FROM THE FROM THE
ORGAN LOFT ORGAN LOFT ORGAN LOFT ORGAN LOFT
The 1st Giffnock Guides
are just coming to the end
of a successful session
although we still have a
couple more events
planned with a barbeque
and an indoor climbing evening at Xscape to look forward to.
Some of the guides are also camping at Culzean at the end of
the month and hoping for better weather than last year.
We would like to congratulate Anna Ireland and Catriona Vi-
pond who have gained their gold challenge badges after four
successful years with the company and they will be presented
with their badges at the youth service.
Guides restart on Monday 31st August and if you are aged
between 10 and 14 and would like to join us you will be made
very welcome. Contact Marjory Grimmond (639 4894) for
more information.
SEE PHOTO ON EGAP
The BEADLE writes - "I am writing this under a cloudless sky, on golden sands tempted to sample an azure sea. I wish! All is well with our first grandchild-to-be due at the end of June but sadly Kirsty and Ben
will not be moving to Scotland due to the scarcity of pri-mary school teaching jobs. Beadle
From the
Beadle’s
Cupboard
There are vacancies for 7-year old
girls when Brownies start in Sep-
tember. SEE PHOTO ON EGAP
If you woke up this morning with more health than illness—then you are more blessed than the
one million who will not survive this week.
If you have never experienced the danger of battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture, or the pangs of star-
vation—then you are ahead of 500 million people in the world.
If you can attend church without fear of harassment, arrest, torture or even death—then you are luckier than 3 billion people
in the world.
If you have food in your fridge, clothes on your back, a roof over your head and a place to sleep tonight—then you are richer
than 75% of the world.
Counting Your Blessings
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DUTIES
Parish Register
WEDDING
29th May: David Wilson, 14 Kintyre Crescent, to Michelle Rae.
FUNERALS
15th April: Jessie Wyllie, Eastwood Court.
30th April: Marjorie Rafique, 12A Park Court.
5th May: Catherine Ferguson, 13 Huntly Drive.
MEMBER LEAVING
Catherine Smollett, 34 Giffnock Park Avenue, Giffnock, Dis. 8
CHANGE of ADDRESS
Stuart & Elizabeth Black, 5 Craighlaw Drive, Eaglesham, Dis 72
to: 387 Glasgow Road, Waterfoot, Dis. 72
Emma Rogerson (nee Simpson), Ryat Green, N. Mearns, Dis 70
to: 32 Nethervale Avenue, Netherlee Dis 71
Congregational Board
The Board meets again on Wednesday
10th June and the meeting after that will
be on Wednesday 14th October.
Kirk Session
Elders are reminded that the September
meeting of the Session is on Wednesday
2nd September, a week earlier than usual.
This is to facilitate Reappraisal arrange-
ments and it will also be Mr Simpson’s
last meeting as Moderator of the Session.
Eastwoodhill
The Minister will lead the Sunday after-
noon Service at Eastwoodhill on Sunday
21st June.
Fuengirola
The Rev David Huie who is Interim Moderator of the Church of Scotland congregation in Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol
has asked the Minister to help with Services during the Summer months. Mr Simpson will be there for three weeks from
5th—26th August. There is still no permanent minister at Fuengirola. Services at Giffnock South on 9th, 16th and 23rd
August will be led by our Kirk Session Worship Groups.
Date 14 June 21 June 28 June 5 July 12 July
Office Bearers Team 9 Team 10 Team 11 Team 12 Team 1
Reading 1 2 Corinthians 5: 6 – 10 2 Corinthians 6: 1 – 13 2 Corinthians 8: 7 – 15 2 Corinthians 12: 2 – 10
Ephesians 1: 3 – 14
Reading 2 St Mark 4: 26 – 34 St Mark 4: 35 – 41 St Mark 5: 21 – 43 St Mark 6: 1 – 13 St Mark 6: 14 – 29
Tape Recording Neil Grimmond Tony Ireland Charlie Hunter
Creche Fiona Devon Diane Johnston
Naomi Aitken Jem Burton
Jennifer Stewart Louise Orr
Café Rota Beth Allan Helen Black Grace Bodie/ Ena Campbell
Date 19 July 26 July 2 August 9 August 16 August
Office Bearers Team 2 Team 3 Team 4 Team 5 Team 6
Reading 1 Ephesians 2: 11 – 22 Ephesians 3: 14 – 21 Ephesians 4: 1 – 16 Ephesians 4: 25 - 5: 2 Ephesians 5: 15 - 20
Reading 2 St Mark 6: 30 – 34 & 53 – 56
St John 6: 1 – 21 St John 6: 24 – 35 St John 6: 35 & 41 – 51
St John 6: 51 – 58
Date 23 August 30 August 6 September
Office Bearers Team 7 Team 8 Team 9
Reading 1 Ephesians 6: 10 – 20 James 1: 17 – 27 James 2: 1 – 10 & 14 - 17
Reading 2 St John 6: 56 – 69 St Mark 7: 1 – 8 St Mark 7: 24 - 37
The Manse
From 1st June the Manse address
will be:-
8 Paddock View
Thorntoun
Crosshouse
Kilmarnock
KA2 0BH
Phone:- 01563 522 841
PRAYER for JUNE We pray for the wonderful, caring work of the Samaritan Organisation who give help and hope to those in desperate
need. Strengthen and support them, O Lord, we humbly pray.
The Smith brothers with the Easter poster they helped to make.
This month’s ‘Sentinel’ will be the last until September while the team enjoy a well-earned rest. Boris has gone hunting in the woods but aims to reappear in late Au-gust to prepare the
next issue. Contributions by Sunday 23rd August please.
Margaret Thatcher with Jim and May Shaw. See article on P3
The BROWNIES FLY HIGHER! Last night of the session saw the Brownies at Rouken Glen Park flying their kites - a grand finale to a treasure hunt which took them all round the park followed by a picnic.
LEFT: Kay
McMillan and
George Poston at
the Art Exhibi-
tion.
See PAGE 4
But do they wash the pots at home? Maybe it’s more fun
at Guide Camp. See article on page 6.
RIGHT Some
of the exhibits at
the Art Club
Show.
BRAINBOX
ANSWER-
Why, it’s
NIGHTSHIRT
of course! (Or
lightship).
The Guild ready to board the New
Lanark bus on Thursday 28th May.
Gone mousing!